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A quick definition of dueling:

Dueling is when two people agree to fight each other with deadly weapons because they had a disagreement earlier. This is against the law and if someone is killed during the duel, the other person is guilty of murder. Anyone who helps or encourages the duel is also guilty of a crime.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Dueling is a crime where two people agree to fight each other with deadly weapons at a specific time and place after a disagreement. If one person dies during the duel, the other person is guilty of murder, and anyone who helped plan or encourage the duel is also guilty of a crime.

Example: John and Tom had an argument over a girl they both liked. They decided to settle their dispute by dueling with pistols in a field outside of town. During the duel, John was shot and killed. Tom was found guilty of murder, and their friends who helped plan the duel were also charged with a crime.

Explanation: This example illustrates how dueling is a prearranged fight with deadly weapons that can result in serious consequences. Even if the participants agree to the rules and the fight is consensual, it is still a crime because it puts people's lives at risk. The law considers dueling to be a serious offense, and anyone who participates or encourages it can face criminal charges.

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babycat
16:06
I'll do it for you ;)
16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
TYYYYYY
shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
:D
the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
jack moving up in the world :)
i have a brother named jack, so whenever i see your name im marginally happier than normal
babycat
16:37
I'm guessing you don't have a sibling named babycat but I hope I still make you marginally happier than normal despite this
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:38
maybe he has a babycat
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